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Old 05-22-2006, 12:12   #1
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I have a question for you…..

Can your radar guns clock the speed of a pistol slide as it recoils backwards?

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Old 05-22-2006, 12:31   #2
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I don't know, I will try it and let you know.
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Old 05-22-2006, 12:41   #3
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Me neither, will also have to see if so.
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Old 05-22-2006, 12:58   #4
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You've got my curiousity. Why would you need to know?
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Old 05-22-2006, 13:07   #5
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An old K-55 won't work because it will read the: "LARGEST, closest, and fastest object in that order. That is why I cannot get a "clock" on a Civic moving at 85+mph when he pulls up alongside a semi and stays there until he is out of range. The truck might be moving along at only 55+, but if the Civic times it right, and I am stationary, he's got me. Now can we keep this little secret just between us?

Besides, you will have to postion the radar behind the slide. I think a laser is the better way of the two.
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Old 05-22-2006, 13:08   #6
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Now can we keep this little secret just between us?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I'm buying a Civic.
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Old 05-22-2006, 13:12   #7
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Laser would be the only way I imagine. I'll check with our range officer as this might have been checked before however if it has not it can be.
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Old 05-22-2006, 13:35   #8
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My Googlefu is strong today:

Slide velocity on a 1911 shooting 200 gr. projectile at 950 fps: 25.5 fps.

http://yarchive.net/gun/pistol/1911_dynamics.html

ETA: Sorry to spoil the fun for those of you looking forward to a "Hey, watch this!" moment.
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Old 05-22-2006, 13:44   #9
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Laser would be the only way I imagine. I'll check with our range officer as this might have been checked before however if it has not it can be.
OK OK, laser! (I just said radar, but I'm up for either doing the task)

Can a laser gun do the same.......

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I'd like to clock a few slides...... how strong is that googlefu?
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Old 05-22-2006, 13:50   #10
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Sorry TS I can't help you with the laser we don't have any. I heard the State (DPS) has a few you might want to ask your friends down there if they know.
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All I want is Sharks with frickin' laser beams attached to their heads!!!
Is that so much to ask?
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All I want is Sharks with frickin' laser beams attached to their heads!!!
Is that so much to ask?

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Old 05-22-2006, 13:52   #13
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Sorry to spoil the fun for those of you looking forward to a "Hey, watch this!" moment.
the day is still young...
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OK OK, laser! (I just said radar, but I'm up for either doing the task)

Can a laser gun do the same.......

jatx,

I'd like to clock a few slides...... how strong is that googlefu?
That link already has the appropriate equations! Why don't you just weigh your slides on a reloading scale and take the physical measurements needed?

BTW - I did the conversion and that Gold Cup slide is moving just over 52 mph, slower than I would have expected.
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That link already has the appropriate equations! Why don't you just weigh your slides on a reloading scale and take the physical measurements needed?

BTW - I did the conversion and that Gold Cup slide is moving just over 52 mph, slower than I would have expected.
There are other factors.....

fine do a glock, 40,& 45 and then a HK 40 and 45 full size, oh and I don't have a reloading scale!
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